AFAD Helipad
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 14h 44m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About AFAD Helipad
AFAD Helipad is a heliport in Çankaya, Turkey. It sits at an elevation of 856 ft (261 m). It observes Europe/Istanbul local time. The nearest airport is Güvercinlik Airport (LTAB), about 1.9 nm to the nnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(8)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTAA ANKARA FIR | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| ANKARA ACC SECTOR 11 LOWER | Special use | Type 27 | GND | FL325 |
| ANKARA ACC SECTOR 10 LOWER | Special use | Type 27 | GND | FL325 |
| ANKARA TMA | Special use | TMA | 4500 ft MSL | FL245 |
| LTAD | Special use | CTR | GND | 5500 ft MSL |
| LTAB | Special use | CTR | GND | 4000 ft MSL |
| LTAE | Special use | CTR | GND | 12000 ft MSL |
| LT-D24 ANKARA / FISEKSAN | Special use | Danger | GND | 5000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Turkey airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regnum Sky Tower | 492 ft | 3,133 ft | — |
| Cumhuriyet Kulesi | 459 ft | 3,002 ft | — |
| N Blok | 410 ft | 2,927 ft | — |
| O Blok | 410 ft | 2,910 ft | — |
| D Blok | 410 ft | 2,890 ft | — |
| S Blok | 410 ft | 2,913 ft | — |
| A Blok | 410 ft | 2,894 ft | — |
| J Blok | 410 ft | 2,910 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from AFAD Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is AFAD Helipad located?
AFAD Helipad is heliport located in Çankaya, Turkey, at an elevation of 856 ft (261 m).
What time zone is AFAD Helipad in?
AFAD Helipad is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at AFAD Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at AFAD Helipad is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near AFAD Helipad?
The nearest airport to AFAD Helipad is Güvercinlik Airport (LTAB), about 1.9 nm to the nnw, followed by Etimesgut Air Base and Akıncı Air Base.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. AFAD Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.